(UPDATED) EVF style monitor for Sony FX6 - Vlog 167

[@Tommy_Beal]

I love your cable management! soooo cleannnn 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@davidmorefield]

@@Tommy_Beal A nerd’s priority: organization.

[@Tommy_Beal]

@@davidmorefield hehe

[@TommyGunns77]

Beauty work dude. How’s your kondorblue monitor mount holding up? I’ve been eyeing this piece because I ideally want that same monitor setup. Cheers ✌️

[@davidmorefield]

@@TommyGunns77 hasn’t skipped a beat. Works exactly like day one. I just had to initially tighten the screws a bit. Haven’t touched them since.

[@TommyGunns77]

@@davidmorefield Oh that’s great news. *Beelines directly to B&H shopping cart* Appreciate it brother. Cheers.

[@matthewkent4883]

Have you had a look at the bright tangerine option for holding your monitor? You can get the top handle brace which pairs with their folding nato rail. Could be a good option with less parts for weight.

[@davidmorefield]

@@matthewkent4883 Yes, it looks like an amazing design. However, I don’t believe it has an integrated vmount plate like this tilta.

[@Bryster51]

If you use an Steel Hex Wrench instead of the cheap aluminum one, the heads on the screws will last longer instead of stripping...

[@davidmorefield]

@@Bryster51 Really? I’ll try this. It seems like the heads of the screws are soft too. Maybe I can find steel replacements.

[@Bryster51]

@@davidmorefield Steel hex wrench has better purchase on aluminim screws. You can get other alloy screws if you wish at McMaster Carr

[@davidmorefield]

@@Bryster51 Thank you for this info. Why is an aluminum wrench inferior?

[@Bryster51]

@davidmorefield Manufacturing specs, plus i bet the aluminum used in the screws and wrench is of the weakest type of aluminum. Prone also to temperature variation at some level. Remember, its Chinese crap

[@davidmorefield]

@@Bryster51 yeah the screws are super soft. They strip as well. I’ll see if I can replace everything. I appreciate the insight!

[@YuriBertacchi]

What microphone system do you use? I really like it!

[@davidmorefield]

@@YuriBertacchi Sony UWP plus DJI mic 2’s when needing something with a smaller footprint.

[@YuriBertacchi]

@@davidmorefield thank you so much! What about the shotgun mic?

[@YuriBertacchi]

@ thanks a lot! what about the shotgun mic? Is it wireless?

[@davidmorefield]

@ Dierty Smic 2s. Link is in description.

[@davidmorefield]

@ shotgun mic is full size xlr

[@peytonmclaurin]

Do you still do Orlando filmmaker meetups?

[@davidmorefield]

@@peytonmclaurin I do. I will be hosting one soon. You’ll see details for it in an upcoming video. Would love to have you there.

[@peytonmclaurin]

@@davidmorefield I’ll be there for sure!

[@brunomamede2352]

Nice. Good job, David.I found a Burano to buy around my city. The seller is asking $22k. Do you think its worth it?

[@davidmorefield]

@@brunomamede2352 I would consider if the $3k price difference is worth not getting the full one year warranty when buying new.

[@timdanyo898]

Bright Tangerine has a good (expensive) solution to what you are describing,

[@davidmorefield]

@@timdanyo898 but their top plate doesn’t have an integrated vmount plate like tilta.

[@scottsmokerx]

I tried a similar setup on my FX6, but I have the Ninja V and it made the rig too side heavy lol. Went back to having the monitor on the top handle. It still fits in my Dr. bag. How is it having the FX6 side handle attached to the rod as opposed to using an articulating arm? Is it comfortable?

[@davidmorefield]

@@scottsmokerx I have the shape arm. That arm is more comfortable but also more cumbersome and heavy. Both are good options. Yeah ninja v is heavy. One of the reasons why I sold it and got the 502 Bright

[@scottsmokerx]

@@davidmorefield good to know, thanks!

[@DirectedbyZ]

U never have to film anything outside 1080?

[@davidmorefield]

@@DirectedbyZ yes, I film 1080 frequently.

[@DirectedbyZ]

@@davidmorefield that ain't my question goofy

[@ForGrimTilTV]

Hey Dave :D The balance looks very off -_- are you okay with the way the weight is distributed? Take a look at my latest video where I show my fx6 shoulder doc setup. I know I speak danish but look towards the end of the episode

[@davidmorefield]

@@ForGrimTilTV Front to back weight decent. To improve distribution, I would need to slide camera backwards and extend monitor even further (which would then be in frame at that point on the 24-70. For this small lens (and without adding additional weight in the rear) this is as balanced as it gets. In this case, I prefer a comfortable distance for my eye than perfect weight distribution.

[@TheCanonmark3]

megusta megusta perfection

[@davidmorefield]

@@TheCanonmark3 🤌🏻

[@andybui7575]

I liked your idea of Sony coming out with a pro version of the monitor, but can't see them caring enough to do so. Maybe we could develop one as a community. What features would you like/expect out of a pro monitor?

[@davidmorefield]

@@andybui7575 bigger, brighter and less reflective.

[@BryceDearden]

Even assuming Sony used an off the shelf connector you could source and not a proprietary one they are never gonna give away the pinout and signaling protocols, by the time you reverse engineered it the FX6 Mkii would be out

[@davidmorefield]

@@BryceDearden I don’t think a crowd sourced monitor is realistic but I think Sony would sell quite a few units if they made one.

[@Nikki-z5m]

Hi! This is Nikki from SmallRig! Are you interested in brand collaboration?😊

[@davidmorefield]

@@Nikki-z5m If you were really Nikki from smallrig then you would know we’ve already collaborated. 📝